Ramsey relishing Wilshere test

Ramsey relishing Wilshere test

Published Mar. 21, 2011 9:15 a.m. ET

Ramsey has been included in Gary Speed's Wales squad while Wilshere is likely to get the nod for the Three Lions at the Millennium Stadium in the Euro 2012 qualifier. The pair have exchanged words ahead of the big match at the weekend and Ramsey hopes both start as it will be a good test to face each other on the pitch. Ramsey knows Wales are hell-bent on qualifying for a major tournament despite losing all three of their matches so far, and he is positive the nation can pick up something against England. "There has been banter, a few words, between us because we could both start and it would be a good test for both of us," said Ramsey. "Hopefully Wales will come out on top because we want to qualify for a major championship and we believe we can beat England, even if they have some of the best players in the world playing for them. "But if we have all our best players available, we can show what we are capable of doing. Any time is a good time to play against England - I haven't really thought about how to stop Jack, I need to concentrate on my own game. "I'm relishing the next few weeks because I have been out for such a long time, but now I've made my first start for Arsenal in over a year and Wales have got this massive game coming up, so I'm hoping to start that one as well."

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